US Bridges

SR1700 over Long Creek

Fair

Craven County, North Carolina · 0.2MI.S.JCT.SR1704 · Structure no. 000000000490005

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1700 over Long Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1700 over Long Creek in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1700
CrossesLong Creek
Location0.2MI.S.JCT.SR1704
RouteState Highway 1700
Coordinates34.91725, -76.72662
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2018)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1700 over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1700 over Long Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1700 over Long Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1700 over Long Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR1700 over Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.